I'm not sure if I will face a lot of difficulty trying to achieve this.

@Kevin Bennett This is the issue you face when selling to someone other then a cash buyer. 

Different kinds of plays (ie, cash flow, appreciation, flip, etc) diversify the business and don't over expose it to any one factor.We've been considering buying a couple bare lots to speculate on. 

Because I'm a hands on person prefer face to face conversation.

You should also find investors locally and network with them face-to-face.

You should also find investors locally and network with them face-to-face.

Talking to an agent in the area, however, she stated that the current ratios are much lower, an example she gave me barely meets 1%, something I would be able to get with a turnkey provider anyway (although it's probably the area I'm paying a premium for).Could Houston investors advise what kind of return ratio I should be aiming for in today's market?

You should also find investors locally and network with them face-to-face.

You should also find investors locally and network with them face-to-face.

The letter should let them know the problem, what is going to happen because of it and what they have to do to remedy the situation otherwise face the consequences which in this case is eviction.4)  Don't back down when they call to cuss you out.